FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
REGISTRATION
Can I register for the conference without paying?
Yes, but your registration will be confirmed only when full payment is received.
Will I receive a confirmation letter after I have finished registering?
Yes. A detailed confirmation letter and receipt will be sent to you by email as soon as payment is received, and registration is completed.
Can I register before the early fee deadline and pay later?
In order to benefit from the early fee registration discount, payment must be received before the deadline.
Can I register during the conference?
Yes. registration is available during the conference days. Late fees will apply.
Are there volunteer opportunities available to defray registration costs?
Yes. Each year we select student volunteers to assist us onsite with various duties and tasks. In exchange for their volunteer work, they are given free registration for the portion of the conference during which they volunteer. For more information, please visit the VOLUNTEER page.
I want to attend COSYNE 2025 as an exhibitor. Where can I register?
Please visit our EXHIBIT page for more information on our exhibitor packages.
TRAVEL GRANTS
How many travel grants can I apply to?
You can apply for more than one grant program. For example, if you are a student attending Cosyne for the first time, you are presenting a poster at the main meeting, and your advisor is also attending the main meeting, you can apply for the New Attendees Grant, the Presenters Grant, and your advisor can apply (on your behalf) for the Mentorship Grant. No applicant, however, will be awarded more than one travel grant.
Do I qualify for a particular travel grant?
If you are attending Cosyne for the first time, you qualify for the New Attendees Grant. If you are the presenting author on an abstract submitted to the main meeting, you qualify for the Presenters Grant. If you and your advisor attend the main meeting, your advisor qualifies for the Mentorship Grant (on your behalf).
Can we submit after the deadline?
No. All Cosyne deadlines are final.
I need visa to travel to Cosyne. What should I do if I need to apply for visa before the review results are announced?
We are aware that applying for visa can be a long and complex process. In general, meeting attendees do not need to wait until their submission is accepted to obtain an invitation letter. If you have questions about visa for Cosyne conference, please contact Leslie Weekes at leslie.weekes [at] cosyne.org.
PROGRAM
Will there be translation services available?
No, the annual COSYNE conference is presented in English only.
Will Livestreams from COSYNE 2025 be available?
Yes. Livestreams of selected main meeting talks will be made available on the Cosyne YouTube channel.
Will COSYNE 2025 sessions be recorded?
Yes. All of the main meeting sessions will be recorded and available for viewing after the conference on the Cosyne YouTube channel.